With their deep baritones and rich harmonies, Rodello’s Machine is an indie and folk rock acoustic wonder. The band produces sounds reminiscent of Mumford and Sons, Fleet Foxes and Bon Iver. With the coming of their highly anticipated performance for the Água Pura Brasil launch party, ViX took some time to interview the two talented San Diegans behind the “machine,” Nate Donnis and Kolby Knickerbocker.

ViX: “Rodello’s Machine” is a very unique name. Is there a story behind it?

Nate: The name came from a lucid dream I had. I was walking down a corridor and was met ...